Bereaved Families is a not-for-profit organization founded in Cape Breton and has been operating for over 30 years. We offer complimentary grief and wellness programs and services for those that have lost loved ones.
Our core programs include monthly walk-in support and share sessions and six-week grief programs that are offered throughout the year to help move through the grief process and for the mental health and well-being of individuals. The programs are open to anyone 18 years of age and older who is experiencing grief as the result of the death of a loved one. Some six-week programs are offered in dual mode (in-person and virtually).
Support and Share sessions do not require advance registration. All six-week and eight-week grief programs do require advance registration. To learn more or to register for our programs, please call us (902) 564-6795 or e-mail us at info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca.
We also offer a six-week Adolescent Grief program for youth, in partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0001 or e-mail llatham@gnspes.ca.
Bereaved Families new Resilience and Wellness programs will be launched in the Fall. These programs can help you cope with your grief and will provide the opportunity to try different methods so you can discover what is best for you.
As part of our expansion into the rest of Nova Scotia, Bereaved Families is hosting a series of Death Cafes and programs across the Province of Nova Scotia. Check back later for new locations and programs.
We are building a new website that will launch in January 2024. Visit our Facebook page for regular updates.
Support 'N' Share Monthly
Virtual Sessions
~ Open to anyone from across Nova Scotia ~
(Virtual link will be provided via Facebook page)
Thursday, Jan. 25th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, Mar. 7th, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 4th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Loss of a Partner/ Spouse 6-week Program
Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS
Monday, Feb. 12th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Feb. 26th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Mar. 4th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Mar. 11th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Mar. 18th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Mar. 25th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Loss of a Parent 6-week Program
Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS
Tuesday, Jan. 30th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 5th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 12th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Living with Grief 6-week Program
The Holy Family Parish
899 MacKay Street, Sydney Mines, NS
Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 5th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 12th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 19th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 26th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr. 2nd, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Living with Grief 6-week Program
Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS
Thursday, Apr. 18th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 25th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, May. 2nd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, May. 9th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, May. 16th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, May. 23rd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Loss of a Pet Program Program
Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS
Wednesday, Mar. 6th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 13th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 20th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 27th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Roots of Hope Traumatic Loss 8-week Program
Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS
Monday, Mar. 18th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Mar. 25th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Apr. 8th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Apr. 15th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Apr. 22nd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, Apr. 29th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, May. 6th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Monday, May 13th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Loss of a Child 6-week Program
Bereaved Families, 188 George Street, Sydney, NS
Tuesday, Mar. 26th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr. 2nd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr. 9th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr. 16th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr. 23th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr. 30th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Resilience and Well-being Program
Eltuek Arts Center, Gallery 209
170 George Street, Sydney, NS
Meditation: Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Paint night: Thursday, April 25th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Movement/Music: Thursday, May 23rd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Adolescent Grief Program
The Adolescent Grief Program for youth is offered in partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0001 or e-mail llatham@gnspes.ca.
BADDECK
Living with Grief 6-week Program
B.O.L.D. Centre
490 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS
To be announced
All programs except Support and Share require advance registration. Please e-mail: info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca or call (902) 564-6795 to register.
If you are interested to attend the sessions virtually, a link will be sent via e-mail upon registration for all programs.
ANTIGONISH
Death Café
(To be Announced)
Survivors of Suicide Loss Monthly Grief Circle
96 Church St., Antigonish, NS
Wednesday, Jan. 24th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 27th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 24th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 22nd, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, Jun. 26th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Living with Grief 8-week Program
St. Ninian Cathedral
121 St. Ninians Street, Antigonish, NS
(entrance behind Cathedral)
Monday, Apr. 15th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, Apr. 22nd, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, Apr. 29th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, May 6th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, May 13th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, May. 20th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, Mar. 27th, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday, Jun. 3rd, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Roots of Hope Traumatic Loss 8-week Program
257 Main St, Antigonish, NS B2G 2C1
East Coast Community Corner (2nd Floor)
(To be announced)
TRURO
Roots of Hope Suicide Loss 8-week Program
The Lotus Centre,
67 Dominion Street, Truro, NS B2N 3P2
Wednesday, Apr. 17th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 24th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 1st, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 22nd, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 29th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday, June 5th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
Navigating the Challenge of Loss:
6-week General Grief Program
Middleton Collaborative Practice
464 Main Street, Middleton, NS
Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 6th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 13th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 20th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 27th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
BARRINGTON & SHELBURNE
Death Café
Community Care and Recovery Centre
2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS
Thursday, Apr. 25th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Support and Share Monthly Sessions
Community Care and Recovery Centre
2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS
Thursday, Feb. 8th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, Mar. 7th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 4th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, May 2nd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Living with Grief 6-week Program
Community Care and Recovery Centre
2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS
Wednesday, Jan. 10th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 17th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 24th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 31st, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 7th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 14th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Roots of Hope Traumatic Loss 8-week Program
Community Care and Recovery Centre
2517 Trunk 3, Barrington, NS
Wednesday, Mar. 27th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 3rd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 10th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 17th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 24rd, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 1st, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 8th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
All programs except Support and Share require advance registration. Please e-mail: info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca or call (902) 564-6795 to register.
If you are interested to attend the sessions virtually, a link will be sent via e-mail upon registration for all programs.
We are a non-profit organization. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving and in need of help.
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